FYI-Foods: Take a trip to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory

Alexander's Restaurant is giving all Duke University fans a complimentary glass of wine during lunch or dinner today in honor of the school's basketball game against Ohio State at 9:30 p.m. on EPSN. The restaurant is at 4077 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Reservations: 239-262-4999

Wine tasting

Publix at Marketplace at Pelican Bay is having a wine tasting and collecting Toys for Tots from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at 8833 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Pommery Champagne, Zonin Prosecco, Mark West Pinot Noir, Cupcake Red Velvet and Cupcake Angel Food will be among the varieties you will be tasting. Information: 239-596-0403

Champagne and sparkler tastings

Taste Champagne and sparklers from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Tony's Off Third, 1300 Third St. S., Naples. The tasting includes more than 20 selections from around the world. Information: 239-262-7999

Tony's off Third also is hosting a Champagne and sparkler tasting by Sukie Honeycutt from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at 1300 Third St. S., Naples. Taste more than 20 drinks from around the world. The cost is $25 and guests will receive a $10 coupon toward the purchase of a featured Champagne or sparkler. Reservations: 239-262-7999

Wine dinner

Ciao Ristorante is hosting a four-course Tuscan wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The restaurant is at 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples. $75, per person, tax and gratuity is not included. Reservations are required. Information: 239-263-3889

Pasta dinner

Naples Italian American Foundation is hosting a meatballs and pasta dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. The foundation is at 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples. Dinner also includes salad, bread and a light dessert. $12, members; $15, others Reservations are required by calling 239-597-5210.

Knife skills

The Good Life is sponsoring a small knife skills class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples. $50. Reservations: 239-514-4663

Open house

Marco Island Yacht Club is hosting an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8 at 1400 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Marco River, Jolley Bridge and Marco Island Marina as you watch the Marco Island Boat Parade. Buffet dinner is $34.95 for adults and $14.95 for children following the parade. Reservations: 239-394-0199 or marcoislandyachtclub.net

Gift cards

■ Alexander's Restaurant, 4077 U.S. 41 N., Naples, is giving a signed copy of Alexander's Cookbook with the purchase of $100 gift cards. Information: 239-262-4999

■ Stonewood Tavern & Grill, 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, North Naples, is giving the following bonus when you buy gift cards this holiday season: $20 with $100; $30, with $150; $40 with $200; and $50 with $250. Information: 239-593-0001

Happy hour

Gordon's on the River is having its first happy hour of the season from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 475 North Road (near the Naples Municipal Airport), Naples. Chef Andrew McLaughlin will be featuring $5 tapas and sommelier Ian Ponsford has selected Chilean and Spanish wines for $5 to pair with the tapas. Information: 239-213-1441, ext. 213

Book drive

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is hosting a holiday book drive for the Literacy Council Gulf Coast. Drop off new or gently used books for children now until Dec. 21 at the restaurant at Bell Tower Shops, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. Information: 239-432-9767

Zorba's Greek Restaurant, 9106 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, has remodeled the bar and dining room and has added new dishes to its menu by chef Chris DeGenova. In addition to its Greek cuisine of moussaka, pastitsio, dolmathes expect to see creative dishes by DeGenova. Information: 239-580-7268

Irish breakfast and more

Fitzgerald's Pub serves an Irish breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sundays and gives 25 percent off on all the steaks on Saturdays. Visit the restaurant at Ace Sunshine Plaza, 9070 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Information: 239-949-2111

Mark your calendar

■ The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is recreating Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with sweets and treats from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 27 and Dec. 28 at 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples. Dec. 26 includes a themed buffet and a question-and- answer session with Theo and Maddie Dahl, son and daughter-in-law of the late Roald Dahl, author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The events on Dec. 27 and 28 include a flowing chocolate river and fondue dip, Bubble Trouble, Powder Pucker, decorating cupcakes, frosting a gingerbread man, a cotton candy machine, candy stations and culinary delights. Willy Wonka and Oompa Loompas will be welcoming all the guests. $119, Dec. 26; $60, Dec. 27-28; free, all events for children under three.

■ The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, beach resort is hosting a teddy bear tea at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17-20 in the lobby at 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. The lobby will be filled with oversized plush teddy bears and children will be served hot chocolate, sweet treats, hear stories and have a visit from St. Nicholas. $45, children 12 and younger and $40, per adult.

Reservations are required for all events and may be made by calling 239-598-3300